The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers - RARE 1st edition 1955

Language: English

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Great Britain, 1955

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1st Edition, 2nd Impression – The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien (1955) A scarce early printing of The Two Towers, the second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This is a first edition, second impression, published in 1955 by George Allen & Unwin, just months after the true first. The book remains in very good condition for its age, with clean, bright pages and the original hardcover showing only minor wear consistent with use and time. Please note: the fold-out map at the rear is missing from this copy. Despite this, it is a highly collectible early impression of Tolkien’s masterpiece and an appealing opportunity for serious collectors or Tolkien enthusiasts to own an authentic piece of Middle-earth publishing history.

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Title
The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers - RARE 1st edition 1955
Author
JRR TOLKEIN
Publisher
George Allen & Unwin Ltd, Great Britain
Publication year
1955
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
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Bug's Books

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